Blue White Illustrated publisher Phil Grosz is back to explain why Penn State's proposed spread offense for the 2008 football season simply makes sense. Today, he'll take a look at the personnel at the wideout positions.[details]

A big, physically put-together wideout who looked like a man among boys at the I-AA level, Bell possesses a decent first step off the line but is a powerful route runner who picks up speed as he goes and has a physical element to his game. He lacks elite speed, but tracks the ball well downfield and showcases the coordination to adjust and haul in the tough catch. He isn't afraid to be physical off the line and displays the ability to drop his shoulder and rip his way through press coverage on his outside release. He's a gifted jump-ball threat. Bell is physical after the catch, showcases good body control and power with the ball in his hands and is tough for the initial man to bring down underneath. He does a nice job changing speeds in order to set up defenders. But he isn't a polished route runner, is consistently asked to run the nine route or crossing routes underneath and still has a long way to go in that respect. He has a tendency to glide in and out of his breaks and isn't sharp when asked to change directions. He was able to make an instant impact at Norfolk State this past year but does have some character concerns (he was kicked off the Penn State team). But he's a gifted athlete with all the physical tools and a lot of room to grow. If he's willing to put in the time, his best is still ahead of him.